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The people of ancient India used what type of writing?

1. Why was the Indus civilization located near rivers?

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1. Why was the Indus civilization located near rivers?
for better trade with the Chinese.
because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.
for military defense purposes.
limit contact with and to stay away from other nations
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The people of ancient India used what type of writing?
No type of writing
Sankrit
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
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Who were at the top of the social order of Ancient India?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Sudras
Untouchables
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Which did NOT contribute to the growth of ancient civilizations such as India?
Economic surplus
The nomadic lifestyle
Trade routes and networks
Agricultural techniques
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Where did the Harappan civilization begin?
Along the Euphrates river
Along the Indus River
Along the Tigris river
Along the Nile River
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How did early civilizations deal with river floods?
A) built dams, canals, ditches, and gates.
C) moved to other towns during the floods.
B) built farms that could withstand floods.
D) planted crops to avoid water.
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Early civilizations formed along rivers because they could
move quickly in order to follow the food supply
focus on hunting and gathering rather than agriculture
form large armies and engage in modern warfare
rely on farming rather than a nomadic lifestyle
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What is meant by the term POLYTHEISTIC?
All religions use the same religious text
The religions are practiced in only one country.
The religion stresses a belief in many gods.
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What is meant by the term MONOTHEISTIC?
The religion stresses a belief in MANY gods.
The religion stresses a belief in ONE god.
The religion stresses a belief in NO gods.